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Gulangyu Called Home By Famed Intellectuals

Diversity on the 2-square-kilometer island has produced multitudes of renowned celebrities and leaders in many fields, Yang Cheng reports.

Pianos take central position in local's lifestyles, interests

Gulangyu Island is a miniature of cultured lifestyles in China, an isolated islet where people retreat from convention and competition.

The human element: progress focuses on rich history, culture

Gulangyu has a lot going for it: Beautiful scenery, delicious food, historic architecture and a quiet atmosphere.

Joy of purity, simplicity: People and Stories of Kulangsu author's life

Zhan Zhaoxia is a scholar specializing in Gulangyu studies. In the mid-1990s, she was assigned to Gulangyu for work. Although grew up in the Tibet autonomous region, she calls Gulangyu her second home and finished the book People and Stories of Kulangsu based on her experience on the islet. She recently shared details of her life on the islet with China Daily reporter Li You.

Islet has well-deserved reputation as culinary haven

In the early morning, when tourists first step onto the islet of Gulangyu, known in the local dialect as Kulangsu, their first goal is usually to watch the famously gorgeous sunrise from Sunlight Rock.

Government, residents take pride in preserving heritage

Laws and regulations concerning protection of world heritage and scenic areas are providing guidelines for the conservation of historic roads, layouts and structures on Gulangyu Island.

International beer, music festival takes over coastal Qingdao

Sun, sea, sand, music and beer are ushering in a carnival spirit in Qingdao, Shandong province, which is holding its 27th beer festival from Aug 4-27. Six of Qingdao's districts and sub-cities will offer venues for visitors to try out more than 200 different beers from around the world.

Jiangxi heads to 2017 Expo Astana

The province has secured a prime spot in the China pavilion to showcase its culture, clean energy and advanced technology

High-tech, internet-based industries accelerate new growth

China's Jiangxi province has embraced a new stage of economic development thanks to its rejuvenating industrial and structural upgrade and the introduction of innovative technology.

Goertek leads way in VR

Breakthroughs include recently released ultra-small air pressure sensors used in smartphones, wearable devices, drones, Tang Zhihao reports.

Professional services at auto industrial park boost firm's success

Shandong Fuxiang Powertrain, the first company to move into Shengrui Transmission's Auto Gearbox Industrial Park in June 2016, has reaped great benefits from the park's professional services over the past year.